When Love Comes Late

Their questions were relentless, bending the narrative.

Stella remained silent, visibly dispirited.

For a moment, the tumult around her seemed surreal.

How had she come to warrant such unrelenting vitriol for an unverified rumor? Why did no one bother to substantiate the claims before vilifying her?

Stella’s visage reflected not just weariness, but an overwhelming sense of helplessness.

Just then, a burly man pushed his way through the crowd, his fist raised, ready to strike Stella.

The crowd gasped as Stella recoiled in terror, her eyes clenching shut instinctively.

But then, the revving of engines pierced the tension.

Heads turned as several cars sped towards the crowd, forcing them to scatter in panic.

The burly man hastily retracted his fist and dodged to the side.

The front car’s door swung open, and out stepped Matthew, clad in a black suit.

His icy demeanor radiated an almost palpable aura of fear and intimidation.

A cadre of heavily-armed, well-trained bodyguards emerged behind him, adding to the already heightened sense of urgency.

“Matthew’s arrived.

This is going to be a spectacle.

”

“By the looks of Matthew, I’d say Stella’s days in Seamarsh are numbered.

”

“What a shame Mrs.

Clark isn’t here.

We could’ve witnessed a showdown between a wife and a mistress.

But honestly, Stella’s not worth Mrs.

Clark’s time.

”

They continued gossiping until Matthew’s chilling gaze swept over them.

Those who met his icy stare instantly felt a shiver down their spines.

They lowered their heads, avoiding further eye contact.

Miley hurriedly embraced the dazed Stella, whispering, “It’s okay, Stella.

”

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Matthew’s focus shifted to the man who had nearly assaulted Stella.

Seizing the man’s hand, he asked in a detached yet incensed tone, “What were you about to do?”

The man averted his gaze from Matthew’s frosty eyes, squirming in discomfort.

But Matthew’s grip was too strong for him to escape.

Ashamed yet defiant, the man retorted, “Shouldn’t I have hit her?

She’s just a… Argh!”

Before the man could finish his sentence, a scream erupted from his Lips.